adjective
- having a pleasant taste or smell that is salty or spicy rather than sweet
- morally acceptable or respectable
Usage: British spelling
Usage: British spelling
noun
- a small savory dish, typically served as an appetizer or snack
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The chef prepared a savoury tart with herbs and cheese.
- I prefer savoury snacks like crackers over sweet ones.
- His business dealings were not entirely savoury.
- The restaurant is known for its savoury reputation.
- She served delicious savouries at the cocktail party.
- The savoury aroma of roasted garlic filled the kitchen.
- We enjoyed both sweet and savoury dishes at the buffet.